CVE-2021-22678: hornerautomation cscape Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 23-04-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-22678 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in hornerautomation cscape. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.03%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Cscape (All versions prior to 9.90 SP4) lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files. This could lead to memory corruption. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.03%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
63%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.03% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.03%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
Affected systems
Hornerautomation1 product
- cscape< 9.90 | 9.90 | 9.90:sp1 | 9.90:sp2 | 9.90:sp3
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-112-01X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource